When your employer doesn't offer a 401 (k) or another workplace retirement plan, it can feel like an IRA is your only option.

Many Americans contribute a percentage of their paycheck to their 401(k). Here's how your savings rate compares.

LOS ANGELES — Raiding retirement savings for a down payment on a home can be tempting, especially if you’ve struggled to scrape together enough money to buy. But should you? Most 401(k) and similar ...